Dr. Heather’s First Live TV Appearance

Despite awakening at 4 am with bloodshot eyes from an allergy attack (perfect for HDTV, right?) — I was psyched to head down to KITV yesterday morning to talk story with the gang about parenting. So mahalo to Jill Kuramoto for inviting me, and a big aloha to Mahealani Richardson, Moanike’ala Nabarro, and Yasmin Dar more »

Another Reason Your Toddler Doesn’t Eat Much

I’ve just had a rare parenting experience; making a meal that my toddler ate — and enjoyed. Pediatricians tell us that toddlers need fewer calories, so not to worry. But there’s another more developmental reason that toddlers often don’t eat. The “simple” cycle of HUNGER —–> EATING —–> FEELING BETTER isn’t really so simple for more »

Baby Has Better Behavior With Sitter Than With Parents

It’s always a shock — finding out your oppositional little tyke is a perfect darling for the sitter (or grandma). When I found out my usually picky eater ate like a champ at a neighbor’s house, I felt embarrassed that I had been complaining about it. It must be me, after all! I worried. Then more »